1989 Chevrolet C1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 24%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Chevrolet C1500, 24% of the 33 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The anti lock brake system deploys when towing a trailer and braking. This moves a block in the master cylinder, according to a mechanic, which then disables the front brakes until a mechanic resets it. I the mean time, the driver is unaware of the event, and is operating the vehicle with the 1/2 of the brakes disabled, causing uneven and inadequate braking, and extreme wear on the remaining brakes. The problem seems to be with the anit lock brake device on the master cylinder, and the added weight of a trailer when braking. …”
NHTSA complaint #747178, filed 2001-06“Kelsey/hayes ABS failure, on any road conditions in an emergency situation, the rear brakes do not function, preventing the vehicle to stop in time.. Taken to GM dealer twice, dealer stated that it is a normal function.”
NHTSA complaint #808961, filed 1997-03“Front brakes work, but rear brakes have problems. Owner had master cylinder replaced, but that did not correct problem. Owner has hydraulic brake system and is concerned for his sfety.”
NHTSA complaint #809675, filed 1997-04“On normal road conditions when applying the brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor and there is a loud bang at the same time. The system has ABS.”
NHTSA complaint #805683, filed 1996-11Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 41 | 18% |
| 1995 | 39 | 19% |
| 1994 | 18 | 12% |
| 1993 | 10 | 16% |
| 1992 | 5 | 12% |
| 1991 | 15 | 38% |
| 1990 | 7 | 32% |
| 1989 | 8 | 24% |
| 1988 | 11 | 34% |
Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet C1500
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Chevrolet C1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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